CVE-2026-45172
CVE-2026-45172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Session Manager For Ssh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36364
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Session Manager For Ssh
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Description
Due to incomplete input validation in Idira Privileged Session Manager for SSH (PSMP) versions prior to 15.0.2, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.6, an authenticated, low-privileged user could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the PSMP host. CyberArk Security Bulletins: CA26-17 and CA26-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-45172?
- Due to incomplete input validation in Idira Privileged Session Manager for SSH (PSMP) versions prior to 15.0.2, 14.6.3, 14.2.5, and 14.0.6, an authenticated, low-privileged user could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the PSMP host. CyberArk Security Bulletins: CA26-17 and CA26-18
- How severe is CVE-2026-45172?
- CVE-2026-45172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-45172 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-45172?
- CVE-2026-45172 affects Paloaltonetworks Idira Privileged Session Manager For Ssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-45172?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-45172 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-45172 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36364.
- When was CVE-2026-45172 published?
- CVE-2026-45172 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-23.
References
- https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-0-6.htm
- https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-2-5.htm
- https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew14-6-psmp.htm#14.6.3
- https://docs.cyberark.com/pam-self-hosted/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-whatsnew15-0-psmp.htm#15.0.2
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:idira_privileged_session_manager_for_ssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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